SECI Launches Tender for 5.5 MW Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Project at Delhi University North Campus

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), acting as the nodal agency under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has officially issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for a 5.5 MW (5500 kW) grid-connected rooftop solar PV project. The project (Tender ID: SECI000254) is slated for development at the University of Delhi’s North Campus as part of the Tranche X rollout. This initiative will be executed under the RESCO model—a “Renewable Energy Service Company” arrangement where a third-party developer finances and manages the installation while the consumer pays for power without upfront capital investment—on a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) basis.

Tender Specifications

The bidding process, identified by Tender Reference Number SECI/C&P/IPP/11/0004/26-27 and TSC SECI-2026-TN000010, is summarized by the following parameters:

Bidder Responsibilities and Technical Parameters

The selected Solar Power Developer (SPD) is tasked with the comprehensive engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) lifecycle, followed by long-term asset management. The tender adopts a technology-neutral approach, permitting any commercially proven solar technology to be utilized. Specific mandates for the SPD include:

• Complete development, execution, and 25-year management of the solar systems.
• Securing net-metering approvals and grid connectivity from the local distribution company (DISCOM).
• Conducting all structural design, civil construction, and site-specific engineering.
• Ensuring solar panels are installed at a minimum height of one meter above rooftops.
• Implementing localized environmental mitigation strategies, specifically preventive measures to minimize operational disruptions caused by the area’s monkey population.

The SPD will enter into a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)—a long-term contract for the sale and purchase of generated electricity—which defines the operational and maintenance (O&M) obligations for the duration of the project.

Financial Conditions and Bid Security

Prospective bidders must comply with the following financial structures:

• Bid Processing Fee: A non-refundable fee of ₹6,000.
• Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): A fixed deposit of ₹49,50,000, payable via bank guarantees or insurance surety bonds.
• Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG): Successful bidders must provide a PBG of ₹3,375 per kW prior to signing the PPA, totaling exactly ₹1,85,62,500 for the full project capacity.
• MSE Exemptions: Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) possessing valid Udyam Registration Certificates are exempt from both the EMD and the bid processing fee.

Submission Timeline and Next Steps

The selection follows a two-cover bidding process, requiring separate submissions for Fee/Technical and Finance details. Bidders must adhere to the following schedule:

1. RfS Issuance Date: May 21, 2026.
2. Pre-Bid Meeting: June 01, 2026 (14:30).
3. Online Bid Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026 (18:00).
4. Offline Bid Submission Deadline: July 02, 2026 (18:00).
5. Bid Opening Date: July 03, 2026 (10:00).
6. TENDER PORTAL: https://www.seci.co.in/tender-details/Ymdz

All digital submissions are to be processed through the ISN-ETS portal. This project marks a significant step in Delhi University’s strategic resource generation. According to the university’s Institutional Development Plan (IDP) 2024–2047, such rooftop solar installations are classified under “Mid-term Goals” (Section 1.3) as “Cost-Effective Sustainability Measures” aimed at long-term institutional growth and green campus initiatives.